Abstract: Changing values lead to changes in Environmentalism and especially in environmental attitudes thus it can be said that inculcation of environmental values from the beginning of the child development will definitely influence his attitudes towards environment. In a practical sense, environmental problems in Asia are becoming more and more serious. In comparison to all others, young generation have the potential for constructing a powerful collective force in society for environmental protection. Past studies found that supporters of environmental protection tended to be younger in age. Therefore with appropriate guidance incorporation of values for environment and environmental attitude in adolescents could constitute an important and legitimate societal force for environmental protection which will positively enhance the quality of the environment.
Keywords: values, environmentalism, environmental attitude, adolescents.
Title: Environmentalism and Values
Author: Dr. Chetna Pandey
International Journal of Social Science and Humanities Research
ISSN 2348-3156 (Print), ISSN 2348-3164 (online)
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